About a year ago I got the Genie Advanced as my only pump with my second baby. I started with pumping once a day and then when I went back to work I pumped 5-6 times and breastfed the rest. You could say I was half and half pumping and breastfeeding. When I started pumping I was out of town and would be traveling a lot so it made sense to start with a portable pump. It worked great for 9 months as my only pump. We went on hikes together, car rides, driving, took breaks together on ski days. She was normally paired with pumpables flanges and would team up with Legendairy Cups on the go. I had great success until about 9 months when my volume really dropped. Maybe that was normal but I got nervous that I wouldn’t make it to a year so I bought the blue Spectra. It was a huge improvement at that stage and I was able to make it to 13 months when I weaned off. I loved having both. Overall I would get both again.
Thanks for the info. The upgrade fee for the Spectra S1 was $135 with my insurance. Looking at a portable battery for about $40-50 I went ahead and got the S1. I bought the Genie Advanced during one of their sales.
Which do think is better pump the new baby buddha 2.0 or the Genie Advanced? I have the spectra s1 but need something portable for work. I have a zomee z2 but not a huge fan of it. I am just trying to decide between the baby buddha and the genie. Any advice on these is appreciated!! Thanks
Sorry the link was broken! Here’s an updated one www.newlittlelifelessons.com/pl/2147722740 For a primary pump, I guess it depends on how much you’ll be pumping?
Loved my spectra for last 2 pregnancies but floor nursing has been insane lately and I need a slightly more portable/incognito option as my last pregnancy I would end up skipping 1-2 pumps at work. So was looking at baby Buddha and genie. Leaning towards genie now with the high suction issues with Buddha. Do you think a certain wearable cup option is the best with genie? Or several that I could look between. I’ve been reviewing but SO many options, Freemie, legendairy, etc. I don’t need perfect emptying, as I primarily breastfeed and don’t work full time.
@@DeedsReadzI got the genie pump and love it. I use spectra parts or if a wearable I use the phanpy pumps. Similar to legendairy wearables but much cheaper. I don’t get as much as I do with traditional spectra flange but get enough and haven’t had any leaks as long as I make sure they are put together properly.
Hi there! I’m expecting twins and had the spectra on my list and was looking for a portable option also. The genie seems good but I’ll be a stay at home mum during the breastfeeding phase and just need it so my husband can help out when needed so I can get some rest. Do you think only having the genie (which makes you more mobile around the house) would be enough or do you need a spectra also for “better” pumping? Many thanks!
I see, thank you for the fast response 😊So would you recommend just to get the spectra 1 and only to invest in a portable option additionally if I realise I really need it as an alternative for when I have to get busy around the house?
About a year ago I got the Genie Advanced as my only pump with my second baby. I started with pumping once a day and then when I went back to work I pumped 5-6 times and breastfed the rest. You could say I was half and half pumping and breastfeeding. When I started pumping I was out of town and would be traveling a lot so it made sense to start with a portable pump. It worked great for 9 months as my only pump. We went on hikes together, car rides, driving, took breaks together on ski days. She was normally paired with pumpables flanges and would team up with Legendairy Cups on the go. I had great success until about 9 months when my volume really dropped. Maybe that was normal but I got nervous that I wouldn’t make it to a year so I bought the blue Spectra. It was a huge improvement at that stage and I was able to make it to 13 months when I weaned off. I loved having both. Overall I would get both again.
What about the SuperGenie? Do you recommend that or mostly recommend the genie advanced?
Thanks for the info. The upgrade fee for the Spectra S1 was $135 with my insurance. Looking at a portable battery for about $40-50 I went ahead and got the S1. I bought the Genie Advanced during one of their sales.
How's your experience using these two so far?
Which do think is better pump the new baby buddha 2.0 or the Genie Advanced? I have the spectra s1 but need something portable for work. I have a zomee z2 but not a huge fan of it. I am just trying to decide between the baby buddha and the genie. Any advice on these is appreciated!! Thanks
Would you recommend the Freemie or Legendairy cups to pair with the Genie Advanced?
Is the pumpables genie advance suitable to use as a primary pump?
Also, the settings comparison chart requires a login 😢
Sorry the link was broken! Here’s an updated one www.newlittlelifelessons.com/pl/2147722740
For a primary pump, I guess it depends on how much you’ll be pumping?
@@NewLittleLifethank you! Probably 1-3 times a day
I use a 21mm flange with the spectra, would I use the same for the liquid shield kit?
Loved my spectra for last 2 pregnancies but floor nursing has been insane lately and I need a slightly more portable/incognito option as my last pregnancy I would end up skipping 1-2 pumps at work. So was looking at baby Buddha and genie. Leaning towards genie now with the high suction issues with Buddha. Do you think a certain wearable cup option is the best with genie? Or several that I could look between. I’ve been reviewing but SO many options, Freemie, legendairy, etc. I don’t need perfect emptying, as I primarily breastfeed and don’t work full time.
Did you find the answer to this? I am wondering the same thing.
@@DeedsReadzI got the genie pump and love it. I use spectra parts or if a wearable I use the phanpy pumps. Similar to legendairy wearables but much cheaper. I don’t get as much as I do with traditional spectra flange but get enough and haven’t had any leaks as long as I make sure they are put together properly.
What pumps do you recommend as a main pump for exclusively pumping
I have the symphony Madela I have to return it. What do you recommend? I replace it with😊 please help🙏🏾
Medela Symphony Comparison - Which breast pumps are most similar to the medela symphony?
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I cannot get the download to work. I would really love that conversion chart!
Try it now! I fixed it I think: link.newlittlelife.com/widget/form/BjSyqQ3SxizHnVz3Y2sd
I still don’t see it in my inbox. 😞
@megans.5694 ok I think I ACTUALLY fixed it now! So sorry for the delay, thanks for letting me know!
Thoughts on similarities between spectra 1 and the SG portable (white and gold)?
Spectra Dual Compact VS Spectra 1 | Detailed Comparison & Bonus Spectra 9 Insights
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Hi there! I’m expecting twins and had the spectra on my list and was looking for a portable option also. The genie seems good but I’ll be a stay at home mum during the breastfeeding phase and just need it so my husband can help out when needed so I can get some rest. Do you think only having the genie (which makes you more mobile around the house) would be enough or do you need a spectra also for “better” pumping? Many thanks!
Definitely for occasional pumping!
I see, thank you for the fast response 😊So would you recommend just to get the spectra 1 and only to invest in a portable option additionally if I realise I really need it as an alternative for when I have to get busy around the house?
Would love the graphic of compared settings! I want to love this pump but don't respond as well as spectra
Here’s an updated link! www.newlittlelifelessons.com/pl/2147722740
@@NewLittleLife Thank you so much!!!
Does the genie feel more gentle than the spectra? I’m experiencing pain even with the proper flange size.